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I take some time every few months to make sure that Sharon and I are using the best cards to maximize the points we earn on everyday expenses. Picking which…

Manufactured spending. What does that mean? It’s not apparent from the name, but a good guess would be that it has something to do with spending money concerning travel since…

Chase is bringing back a promotion they offered earlier this year, but this time it’s not as lucrative as before. To counter the decreased usefulness of its Sapphire travel cards…

Many of the benefits of the Citi Prestige cards have become valueless in the world of COVID-19.  What good are bonus points at airlines, restaurants, hotels and cruise lines when…

Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like,…

Peoples’ travel habits have changed dramatically because of the coronavirus. With virtually no international travel to speak of, those who are traveling are going to domestic locations. The style of…

With the changes that 2020 has brought to our travels, I’ve been reevaluating how we use our credit cards to earn points and miles. At the beginning of the year,…

American Express has launched several promotions on its Marriott co-brand cards to keep them relevant during the coronavirus pandemic. The first offers were designed to capture spending in the new…

Happy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like,…

I’m always trying to earn the maximum number of points for every expense. After being locked down for months, I was so happy to be eating at a restaurant again,…